Houseboat for sale in Salterns Lane, Bursledon, Southampton SO31

Tucked away in the most idyllic position with stunning views across the salt marshes and the Hamble river beyond this elegant 2 bedroom houseboat really does defines luxury apartment style living on the water and indeed does come with a full residential mooring! The contemporary interior enjoys a host of modern conveniences but cleverly holds onto a cosy atmosphere of a traditional canal boat of a bygone era. The spacious cabin delights with lots of natural light and leads to the extensively equipped kitchen. There are 2 double bedrooms and a full bathroom with a separate shower. Both the bow and stern have seating areas but with these moorings there is additional decking next to the boardwalk to utilise for alfresco dining. Being family run there is a very relaxed atmosphere here with a selection of moorings available and given its location it is very easy to immerse yourself within the larger boating community. There is plenty of walking and cycling paths to hand and the pretty villa

The stern The stern welcomes you onboard with a wraparound seating area with removable water resistant cushions and free standing dining table and is well lit with 4 deck lights to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Keeping practicality in mind there are useful storage compartments and a retractable fitted cover to allow all year round usage.

The living area Three centrally positioned steps lead down from the stern into this super snug area nicely proportioned to entertain family and friends. Soft natural light flows through from the double glazed skylight and the there is ample storage shelving and cupboards crafted in quality oak with a 42" flat screen TV mounted in a discreet recess. When chillier nights arrive beautiful contemporary radiators warm the area but for a real cosy glow there is a diesel fuel stove.

Kitchen/dining area The L-shaped kitchen is extremely well equipped with appliances including electric oven with 4 ring gas hob and extractor fan over. Integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, microwave and Belfast sink with mixer tap. There are beautifully crafted wall and base units with luxury quartz worktops and the island dining area with contemporary lighting seamlessly connects to the living area.

Guest bedroom With access both sides the queen sized bed sits centrally in the room with lots of storage underneath and bedside cabinets with ambient concealed downlighters to create a soothing atmosphere. Further storage comes in the form of a double mirrored wardrobe, floor to ceiling lit shelving and dresser/home office area. There is a broom cupboard off the corridor.

Bathroom The bathroom delights with, unusually, a full size bath along with a separate shower cubicle. The basin with chrome taps is set in and around plenty of built-in storage and enjoys an attractive feature mirror with lighting to either side. There is a low level toilet and a chrome heated towel rail. For extra comfort underfloor heating is standard.

Main bedroom Sitting at the front of the boat is the stunning main bedroom. Again with access both sides, the king size bed benefits from built in bedside cabinets with wall mounted reading lights. There is further ample storage here with 2 double mirrored wardrobes, storage under the bed, dressing unit and vanity area with shelving along with a backlit wall mounted TV.

The bow Accessed from the main bedroom through French doors this delightfully peaceful seating area is just the spot to take in the surrounding tranquillity of the water.

Mooring fee £9,000 per annum (paid monthly) and includes 2 parking spaces, a log store and small wooden shed.

Please note that these images are for illustrative purposes only and desciptions may vary from vessel to vessel. Boats can be customised to individual clients specification with many optional extras.